Good Morning Mets fans!
If you’ve ever wanted to catch a baseball in the outfield stands, you’ll have a pretty good chance to tonight. Jason Vargas (2-7, 8.23 ERA) will face off against Sal Romano (6-9, 5.12 ERA), both of whom have allowed combined 33 long-balls this season. The game can be viewed on SNY and WOR at 7:10 p.m.
Latest Mets News
The Reds made it close, but the Mets ruined Matt Harvey‘s Citi Field return by beating up on Homer Bailey early and often. Against one of the NL’s best offenses, Noah Syndergaard had his best start in ages and Jeff McNeil and birthday boy Wilmer Flores led the offensive charge.
Harvey had some intriguing remarks for the New York media. The Mets also played a touching tribute video to mark “The Dark Knight’s” return to Citi Field
In a press conference, Mickey Callaway said that Jay Bruce is “itching to return” from the DL. Bruce has missed the last 42 games with a hip strain.
Steven Matz isn’t sure if he can pitch this weekend.
Peter Alonso made Baseball America‘s Hot Sheet.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com broke the news that Kevin Kaczmarski has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to the Las Vegas 51s.
DiComo believes that the Mets new GM will come from outside the organization.
Baseball America updated their top-100 prospect rankings and a trio of Mets made significant leaps.
Jeff McNeil talked about his unique bat.
Ed Kranepool threw out the first pitch last night to raise publicity to find a kidney donor for him.
Latest MLB News
The Mariners will get a big offensive boost soon as Robinson Cano will start for the Mariners Triple-A affiliate tonight to commence his return from his 75-game suspension.
Zack Meisel of The Athletic had an amazing column about the Indians and their trade deadline plans.
Baseball Reference noted Oliver Drake‘s historical year. He’s played for an MLB record five teams this year!
The Athletics acquired pitcher Mike Fiers from the Tigers in exchange for two PTBNLs or cash considerations.
Per Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press, Joe Mauer and Logan Morrison have cleared revocable waivers, meaning the duo can be dealt this year without being put through additional waivers.
The Rays traded shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to the Pirates for pitcher Matt Seelinger.
Tyler O’Neill has a groin injury that the Cardinals are being unspecific about. Let the imagination run wild.
Yesterday, the Tampa Tarpons, the Yankees A-ball affiliate, threw a combined no-hitter and lost 1-0. I’m shocked this hasn’t happened to the Mets yet.
Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com described the importance of the Red Sox’s sweep of the Yankees. If you hate the Yankees, which I hope most of you do, it’s a must read.
Corey Seager will undergo hip surgery.
Latest in the NL East
Nationals closer Sean Doolittle tweeted about the recent discoveries of players’ tweets showing racist, sexist and homophobic content.
Latest on MMO
John Edwards is excited about Michael Conforto‘s progress in the second half.
John Sheridan talked about the Mets recent series with the Braves.
Matt Musico‘s first MMO article puts Jose Reyes‘s horrific season in historical context.
John Flanigan is impressed by Jeff McNeil.
Sheridan also discussed the impending first-base battle between Dominic Smith and Peter Alonso.
Finally, Sheridan raved about Mets infield prospect Mark Vientos, the teenager has been tearing up rookie ball over the past two weeks.
Chris Gaine wonders about the Mets plan in 2019.
I reviewed the Mets 2018 11th round draft pick, Franklin Parra.
Jack Ramsey examined Baseball America’s re-rankings.
On this Date in Mets history
The Mets released Alex Cora in 2010, Angel Berroa in 2009, and George Foster in 1986.
Birthdays: Kirk Nieuwenhuis (31), Danny Graves (44), Tyler Yates (40).
LGM!
